House For Sale £832,500
Escape to the country.
Description
Set in a historic terrace of dwellings dating back to the late 18th Century and surrounded by NT land and glorious Ashridge Forest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you really could live the rural dream in this wonderful Grade ll listed cottage.
In fact, you could be forgiven for forgetting the sought-after market towns of Berkhamsted and Tring are just a few miles away - great for when you need amenities. But for the rest of the time, you can bask in the glory of living in this peaceful, coveted hamlet with just the noise of the birds to disturb your peace.
The only double-fronted property in the row - and the only one with a porch, which adds to its presence - it is believed to be the oldest of the Ringshall cottages, originally built for the workers of the Duke of Bridgewater at the neighbouring Ashridge Estate.
Whether you enter through the glorious original oak door at the front or through the rear extension into the kitchen, you cannot help but be enveloped by the special ambience that positively emanates from the very fabric of the building.
Original wall and ceiling beams throughout add to the character of the plentiful accommodation.
The spacious yet cosy sitting room has an appealing log burner and, off this room, to one side is a characterful lobby and snug which makes a cosy study while, to the other side, there is a dining room, beyond which is another, larger study which could also be used as a downstairs bedroom if required.
Meanwhile, the farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room boasts not one, but two electric Agas; the main three-oven one, plus a 'Companion Aga', so useful in the summer.
Up the winding stairs you will find two surprisingly large double bedrooms (the main room with magnificent vaulted ceiling) and the second bedroom with an en suite. The other bathroom is downstairs, off the kitchen.
Outside, there are the most beautiful extensive gardens to both the front and the rear, with wonderful mature trees, shrubs and pretty cottage flowers.
Diagonally to the rear of the property, built just a few years ago, there is a spacious garage plus an equally spacious car port, along with plenty of room to park in front.
Attached to the rear of the of these buildings there is the added advantage of what the present owner refers to as his 'den', a wonderful hideaway with power and light that is used as an office/study/workshop. Then beyond that, at the rear of the garden, there is another hideaway, also with electricity, in the form of a summer house, which at present doubles up as an artist's studio.
But no matter how much we wax lyrical about the many attributes of this very special, centuries-old home in the sought-after parish of Little Gaddesden, it is only once you see it in person can you fully appreciate its unique atmosphere.
If escaping to the country appeals to you, please call our office to book an appointment.
Location
Ringshall is a pretty hamlet distinguished by its characterful Victorian cottages with their distinctive extra-long front gardens, on the edge of beautiful Ashridge Forest.
A general village store with Post Office, a pub/restaurant, Church, an excellent C of E primary school, village hall, bowls and tennis clubs are all very close by in the adjacent village of Little Gaddesden, which lies within and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The location is ideal for walking, riding and golf and, for canal enthusiasts, the Grand Union Canal is close by, as are Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Zoo.
The prestigious town of Berkhamsted, with its many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and independent schooling is approximately 5 miles away. For commuters, Berkhamsted provides a regular and fast connection to both Euston. Major nearby road connections include the M25 and M1, while the A41 dual carriageway provides an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Aylesbury.
Description
Set in a historic terrace of dwellings dating back to the late 18th Century and surrounded by NT land and glorious Ashridge Forest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you really could live the rural dream in this wonderful Grade ll listed cottage.
In fact, you could be forgiven for forgetting the sought-after market towns of Berkhamsted and Tring are just a few miles away - great for when you need amenities. But for the rest of the time, you can bask in the glory of living in this peaceful, coveted hamlet with just the noise of the birds to disturb your peace.
The only double-fronted property in the row - and the only one with a porch, which adds to its presence - it is believed to be the oldest of the Ringshall cottages, originally built for the workers of the Duke of Bridgewater at the neighbouring Ashridge Estate.
Whether you enter through the glorious original oak door at the front or through the rear extension into the kitchen, you cannot help but be enveloped by the special ambience that positively emanates from the very fabric of the building.
Original wall and ceiling beams throughout add to the character of the plentiful accommodation.
The spacious yet cosy sitting room has an appealing log burner and, off this room, to one side is a characterful lobby and snug which makes a cosy study while, to the other side, there is a dining room, beyond which is another, larger study which could also be used as a downstairs bedroom if required.
Meanwhile, the farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room boasts not one, but two electric Agas; the main three-oven one, plus a 'Companion Aga', so useful in the summer.
Up the winding stairs you will find two surprisingly large double bedrooms (the main room with magnificent vaulted ceiling) and the second bedroom with an en suite. The other bathroom is downstairs, off the kitchen.
Outside, there are the most beautiful extensive gardens to both the front and the rear, with wonderful mature trees, shrubs and pretty cottage flowers.
Diagonally to the rear of the property, built just a few years ago, there is a spacious garage plus an equally spacious car port, along with plenty of room to park in front.
Attached to the rear of the of these buildings there is the added advantage of what the present owner refers to as his 'den', a wonderful hideaway with power and light that is used as an office/study/workshop. Then beyond that, at the rear of the garden, there is another hideaway, also with electricity, in the form of a summer house, which at present doubles up as an artist's studio.
But no matter how much we wax lyrical about the many attributes of this very special, centuries-old home in the sought-after parish of Little Gaddesden, it is only once you see it in person can you fully appreciate its unique atmosphere.
If escaping to the country appeals to you, please call our office to book an appointment.
Location
Ringshall is a pretty hamlet distinguished by its characterful Victorian cottages with their distinctive extra-long front gardens, on the edge of beautiful Ashridge Forest.
A general village store with Post Office, a pub/restaurant, Church, an excellent C of E primary school, village hall, bowls and tennis clubs are all very close by in the adjacent village of Little Gaddesden, which lies within and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The location is ideal for walking, riding and golf and, for canal enthusiasts, the Grand Union Canal is close by, as are Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Zoo.
The prestigious town of Berkhamsted, with its many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and independent schooling is approximately 5 miles away. For commuters, Berkhamsted provides a regular and fast connection to both Euston. Major nearby road connections include the M25 and M1, while the A41 dual carriageway provides an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Aylesbury.
